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Sudan’s Silent Exodus: How a Nation’s War is Redrawing Africa’s Migration Map

  Since April 2023, Sudan has been trapped in a devastating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). What began as a power struggle between rival generals has evolved into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, displacing millions and altering migration patterns across East and Central Africa. The war has torn through communities, decimated livelihoods, and pushed millions to flee in search of safety making Sudan not only a battleground but also a migration epicentre. A Nation in Turmoil More than 10 million people are now internally displaced within Sudan one of the largest numbers of internally displaced persons (IDPs) recorded globally. Entire neighbourhoods in Khartoum, Omdurman, and Darfur lie in ruins. The United Nations estimates that over 24 million Sudanese face acute hunger, while famine conditions have emerged in parts of Darfur and Kordofan. Basic services have collapsed; hospitals are looted, water systems destroyed, ...

Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile at Dnipro Amid Escalation in Ukraine Conflict

  Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile at Dnipro Amid Escalation in Ukraine Conflict         Image credit :AP copyright: U.S.  NAVY In a dramatic escalation of the 33-month-long conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Moscow launched a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The strike comes in response to what Putin described as the United States and United Kingdom enabling Kyiv to target Russian territory with advanced Western weaponry. Addressing the nation, Putin characterized the ongoing conflict as having “acquired elements of a global character” and announced that civilians would be given prior warnings in future strikes involving similar advanced weapons systems. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the missile attack, labeling it a “clear and severe escalation” and urging strong international condemnation. "Right now, there is no strong reaction from the world,” Ze...